Florida Basketball Newsletter
Providing Competitive Basketball Information
Newsletter Issue #176 - April 9, 2006

Welcome to the Florida Basketball Newsletter.  In this and future issues, the primary focus is on college exposure for girls and boys basketball players.  Contributors are Florida State University Head Coach Sue Semrau, Carl Tinsley - Oregon City Basketball (End of the Oregon Trail & River City Tournaments), Sam Lee (MidSummer Nights' Madness Basketball Tournaments) and others.  The Florida Basketball Newsletter is released irregularly and email subscriptions are free.  Any comments, suggestions, articles, columns and contributions are more than welcome and can be forwarded to Rob Hicks, hicksrob@comcast.net.

Florida State University Head Coach Sue Semrau
College Exposure - Girls & Boys Basketball Players

FSU Head Coach Sue SemrauFlorida State Head Coach Sue Semrau leads off the Florida Basketball Newsletter series on college exposure for girls and boys basketball players.

(1)  What is a college coach looking for in a potential player?  "Much more than scoring ability.  College coaches are looking for the complete student-athlete.  A person of character and a student who performs and an athlete with heart and work ethic."

(2)  What advice would you offer the student-athlete vying for a basketball scholarship?  "Develop your entire game.  Be able to handle and pass the ball.  Work to become a solid defender."

(3)  How important is it to participate in college exposure events?  "I think it's very important, especially since high school girls basketball doesn't get a great deal of media coverage.  College coaches depend on seeing players during the month of July when they have the most evaluation time."

(4)  What are your thoughts on high school teams in comparison to travel club teams? 
"Both are extremely important to the development and exposure of young players.  High school basketball is an experience that you should pour yourself into.  It's an opportunity to give your talent for a bigger cause than your own interest.  Travel teams are for very committed individuals to compete against the best and develop in the off season!"

Summer Basketball Tour of Europe
Players looking for an international basketball experience should contact Ken Patrick.  Departure is Tuesday July 25 for Europe, staying about 2 weeks in 3 countries.  For more information contact Ken Patrick KPatr22101@aol.com, www.eteamz.com/teamfloridausa.
2006 Tournaments

All tournament host for 2006, please forward your event's info to hicksrob@comcast.net to be included in future newsletters.

MONTH OF APRIL

DATE

EVENT

LOCATION

CONTACT

PHONE

EMAIL

FEE

April 14-16, 2006

Boo Williams Girls
boowilliamsbball.com

Hapmton, VA

Boo Williams

757-825-8027

bwslbasketball@cox.net

$ 400.00

April 14-16, 2006

Battle in the Bay

Tampa, FL

Matt Ramker

727-224-9314

matt@mattramker.com

$ 275.00

April 15-16, 2006 Blue Chip Basketball Multiple sites Bill McDonough 610-446-3636 bmcdonough@bluechipbasketball.com $ 100.00
April 15-16, 2006 MSNM Spring Fling Seattle, WA Sam Lee 206-931-3444

samwlee7512@comcast.net

$ 450.00

April 21-23, 2006

Spring Shootout
www.cometsget.net

Tallahassee, FL

Robert Hicks

850-559-1351

hicksrob@comast.net

$ 275.00

April 21-23, 2006

YBOA Regional
www.floridayboa.com

Jacksonville, FL

Jack Love

321-228-7820

jlove@floridayboa.com

$ 350.00
April 28-30, 2006

YBOA Super Qualifier
www.floridayboa.org

Orlando, FL

John Basile

407-898-1669

john@yboa.org

$ 350.00

April 28-30, 2006

Clearwater Classic

Clearwater, FL

Jim Appelt

727-460-9414

jappelt@anacpa.com

$ 275.00

MONTH OF MAY

DATE

EVENT

LOCATION

CONTACT

PHONE

EMAIL

FEE

May 5-7, 2006

West Coast Hoopsters
summerfieldbasketball

Tampa, FL

John Adejunmobi

813-376-0587

summerfieldbball@aol.com

$ 275.00
May 5-7, 2006 Syrup Classic Cairo, GA Stacy Masten 229-221-7545

wsmasten@yahoo.com

$ 275.00

May 5-7, 2006

Battle in the Bay

Tampa, FL

Matt Ramker

727-224-9314

matt@mattramker.com

$ 275.00

May 12-14, 2006

Fastbreak Challenge

Cocoa, FL

Kimo Ford

321-783-9283

sportluvr1@aol.com

$ 275.00

May 12-14, 2006

Lady Liberty Challenge

Cocoa, FL

Kimo Ford

321-783-9283

sportluvr1@aol.com

$ 275.00
May 12-14, 2006 AAU Spring Fling Orlando, FL Milly Ramirez 407-934-7200

milly@aausports.org

$ 300.00
May 12-14, 2006 Basketball Boys Bash Cairo, GA Stacy Masten 229-221-7545

wsmasten@yahoo.com

$ 275.00

May 19-21, 2006

Sunshine Classic
www.floridayboa.com

Orlando, FL

Jack Love

321-228-7820

jlove@floridayboa.com

$ 350.00

May 19-21, 2006

Hoop Jam
www.hartsellsports.com

Concord, NC

Robin Phillips

704-786-4754

rphillips5@carolina.rr.com

$ 225.00

May 26-29, 2006

YBOA Girls State
www.floridayboa.org

Orlando, FL

Don Ruedlinger

407-351-5258

dparks@yboa.org

$ 350.00

MONTH OF JUNE

DATE

EVENT

LOCATION

CONTACT

PHONE

EMAIL

FEE

June 2-4, 2006

YBOA Boys State - ODD
www.floridayboa.com

Orlando, FL

Jack Love

321-228-7820

jlove@floridayboa.com

$ 350.00

June 9-11, 2006

YBOA Boys State - EVEN
www.floridayboa.com

Orlando, FL

Jack Love

321-228-7820

jlove@floridayboa.com

$ 350.00

June 9-10, 2006

Summer Xplosion
www.cometsget.net

Tallahassee, FL

Robert Hicks

850-559-1351

hicksrob@comast.net

$ 250.00

June 16-18, 2006

WVU BASKETBALL CAMP
www.msnsportsnet.com

Morgantown, WV

Wesley Brooks

866-864-7471

Wesley.Brooks@mail.wvu.edu

June 16-18, 2006

YBOA Boys State - 8-17
www.floridayboa.com

Orlando, FL

Jack Love

321-228-7820

jlove@floridayboa.com

$ 350.00

6/24 - Jul 1, 2006

YBOA Boys Nationals
www.yboa.org

Orlando, FL

Don Ruedlinger

407-351-5258

dparks@yboa.org

$ 695.00

6/24 - Jul 1, 2006

YBOA Boys Nationals
www.yboa.org

Columbus, GA

Don Ruedlinger

407-351-5258

dparks@yboa.org

$ 695.00

MONTH OF JULY

DATE

EVENT

LOCATION

CONTACT

PHONE

EMAIL

FEE

July 1-8, 2006

YBOA Int Camp
www.yboa.org

Orlando, FL

Don Ruedlinger

407-351-5258

dparks@yboa.org

July 10-13, 2006

Nike Basketball

Birmingham, AL

Kim Davis

850/556-2097

kimberly.davis99@comcast.net

July 8-15, 2006

YBOA Girls Nationals
www.yboa.org

Orlando, FL

Don Ruedlinger

407-351-5258

dparks@yboa.org

$ 695.00

July 15-22, 2006

YBOA Int Camp
www.yboa.org

Orlando, FL

Don Ruedlinger

407-351-5258

dparks@yboa.org

July 21-24, 2006

International Shootout

Orlando, FL

Ken Patrick

407-333-2070

kpatr22101@aol.com

$ 300.00

July 22-25, 2006

River City Classic
www.ocbasketball.com

Memphis, TN

Carl Tinsley

503-654-2066

tins@ocbasketball.com

$ 650.00

July 22-29, 2006

YBOA Boys Nationals
www.yboa.org

Orlando, FL

Don Ruedlinger

407-351-5258

dparks@yboa.org

$ 695.00

June 28-30, 2006

Big Bend Showdown
www.cometsget.net

NCAA Certified
Tallahassee, FL

Robert Hicks

850-559-1351

hicksrob@comast.net

$ 450.00